Heidi Kedrowski

Middle School Science Teacher; 6th Grade – Earth Science and Project Based Learning

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment that supports academic growth and positive student behavior.
• Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional best practices for improved effectiveness.
• Plan, design, and deliver standards-aligned 6th-grade Earth science instruction using engaging, student-centered strategies.
• Assess student learning using formative and summative measures; provide timely, constructive feedback to support progress.
• Maintain a respectful learning environment through PBIS-aligned, non-exclusionary discipline practices.
• Facilitate the Science Department Professional Learning Community (PLC), supporting data-driven instruction and collaborative planning.
• Serve on the Non-Exclusionary Discipline (NED) Committee, contributing to equitable, restorative behavior practices.
• Facilitate the Adult Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee, supporting staff well-being and school culture.
• Served as Student Council Advisor, mentoring student leaders, facilitating meetings, and guiding the planning and execution of school-wide events and initiatives.

Accomplishments:

• Staff Member of the Month
• Leadership in Educational Excellence Award (LEEA) recipient, 2025

Middle School Science Teacher; 6th Grade – Earth Science and Project Based Learning

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment that supports academic growth and positive student behavior.
• Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional best practices for improved effectiveness.
• Plan, design, and deliver standards-aligned 6th-grade Earth science instruction using engaging, student-centered strategies.
• Assess student learning using formative and summative measures; provide timely, constructive feedback to support progress.
• Maintain a respectful learning environment through PBIS-aligned, non-exclusionary discipline practices.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and administrators to support student success.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional practice and leadership skills.
• Facilitate the Science Department Professional Learning Community (PLC), supporting data-driven instruction and collaborative planning.
• Serve on the Non-Exclusionary Discipline (NED) Committee, contributing to equitable, restorative behavior practices.
• Facilitate the Adult Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee, supporting staff well-being and school culture.
• Served as Student Council Advisor, mentoring student leaders, facilitating meetings, and guiding the planning and execution of school-wide events and initiatives.

Accomplishments:

• Staff Member of the Month
• Leadership in Educational Excellence Award (LEEA) recipient, 2025

• Provided instructional leadership for 7th, 8th, and 11th grade science courses aligned with Minnesota State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Designed and implemented innovative, inclusive lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities.
• Served as a 7th-grade advisor, supporting students’ academic growth, social development, and school engagement.
• Contributed to schoolwide safety and continuous improvement efforts as a member of the Safety Committee, Problem-Solving Team, and Data Team.
• Coordinated district-wide initiatives as the District Blood Drive Coordinator, managing logistics and stakeholder collaboration.
• Provided leadership and mentorship as Middle School Girls’ Basketball Coach, fostering teamwork, accountability, and student leadership.
• Led the development of Biology and Life Science curriculum adopted for district-wide implementation.
• Served as the Junior High Girls Basketball Coach.

• Led and facilitated a wide range of extracurricular enrichment courses—including fencing, basketball, football, LEGO engineering, soccer, and sewing—for students across Central Minnesota.
• Designed engaging, hands-on learning experiences that fostered creativity, collaboration, and skill development in diverse subject areas.
• Facilitated skill-building workshops, enhancing participants' personal development and teamwork abilities.
• Designed and implemented engaging curriculum for diverse youth programs.
• Strengthened students’ communication and verbal skills through discussion, demonstration, and guided practice.
• Modeled and taught leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, encouraging confidence and student ownership of learning.
• Adapted instruction to meet varied student interests, abilities, and learning styles in dynamic, non-traditional learning environments.

• Provided instructional leadership for grades 10–12 in Biology and Human Anatomy, delivering rigorous, standards-aligned life science instruction.
• Collaborated closely with coordinating teachers to meet PLC goals, co-develop curriculum, align assessments, and refine instructional practices.
• Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that supported academic rigor while maintaining a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• Utilized proactive classroom management strategies to foster respect, engagement, and consistent expectations.
• Actively sought and applied constructive feedback from colleagues and administrators to continuously improve instructional effectiveness.

• Provided instructional leadership for 8th-grade Earth Science and Advanced Earth Science, delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction.
• Initiated and developed creative, research-based lesson plans to improve instructional efficiency and student learning outcomes.
• Designed and facilitated hands-on laboratory and experimental inquiry experiences to deepen scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Led students through data collection, analysis, and evidence-based conclusions in a structured laboratory environment.
• Maintained a safe, engaging, and academically focused classroom that supported high expectations and student success.

• Provided instructional leadership for grades 10–12 in Honors Biology and Human Anatomy, delivering rigorous, standards-aligned life science instruction.
• Integrated STEM principles into weekly lesson plans, connecting scientific concepts with technology, engineering, and mathematical applications.
• Designed and facilitated hands-on laboratory experiences, including dissections, to enhance critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and practical skills.
• Analyzed student performance on formative and summative assessments to reflect on and refine instructional strategies.
• Maintained a positive, engaging classroom environment that promoted academic rigor, student responsibility, and collaborative learning.

• Provided instructional leadership for 6th-grade Physical Science, delivering standards-aligned, engaging science instruction.
• Integrated innovative technology into exploratory learning activities to enhance student engagement, inquiry, and understanding of scientific concepts.
• Observed and collaborated with veteran teachers, actively reflecting on and refining instructional practices to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Created a positive and exploratory classroom environment that encouraged curiosity, problem-solving, and student ownership of learning.